All Obituaries

Priscilla A. Reighart, 73 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Born May 10, 1950, to the late Richard and Alice Reighart, Priscilla graduated from Northwest High School, Massillon Hospital School of Nursing and earned her Master of Nursing degree from Kent State University. She retired from Massillon Community Hospital with over 40 years of service. Priscilla was a member of  the Canal Fulton Methodist Church, the Canton Civic Opera and enjoyed traveling abroad,...

Pauline May Miller, age 90, passed away peacefully on September 4th, 2023, to be reunited with her husband, Frank. Pauline was a pillar of faith in Manchester. She loved music and she sang faithfully in the choir for many years. She brought joy wherever she was, and she loved and served her family.  She is preceded in death by her husband Frank and daughter Marsha. She's survived by her children Gayle, Keith (Christina), Matt (Julie), and Mark. She has 13 grandchildren and 16...

Kelly A. Richardson, 57 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023. She was born March 19, 1966 and had been a Massillon area resident all of her life. She enjoyed cooking and loved spending time with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 15 years, Joseph Richardson; father, Richard Haynes and brother-in-law, Eric Peters. Kelly is survived by her mother, Janet Haynes; sisters, Debbie Peters and Tammy (Mark) Farnsworth; daughter, Christina Ullum; boyfriend,...

Judith L. Hamlin, 73 of Canal Fulton, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023. She was born April 2, 1950 in Akron to the late George and Bernadine (Kapper) Hamlin. Judy was a member of SS Philip and James Catholic Church and the MAPS Museum.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Jacqueline Kroeger. Judy is survived by her brother, Raymond Hamlin and several nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be held THURSDAY, September 21, 2023, 11:30am at...

Drina L. “Dee” Beeman, 88 of Canal Fulton passed away Friday, September 8, 2023. She was born May 16, 1935, in Lynch, KY to the late Edgar and Zellica Simmons and was a member of the Chapel of North Canton. Dee was an avid reader and loved puzzles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Beeman and son, Daniel Beeman. Dee is survived by her daughter, Rhonda (John) Ellington; daughter-in-law, Cherrie Beeman; grandchildren, Kelly Ellington,...

Bruce M. Breslin, 74 of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023. He was born March 3, 1949 to the late William Breslin and Florence Dugan. Bruce was a 1967 graduate of Lincoln High School where he excelled in sports and retired from Goodyear Tire after 29 years of service. Bruce was a member of St. Jacob Lutheran Church where he was Council President; Youth Director for 10 years and he and his wife were presenters for the Marriage Encounter. He enjoyed traveling, fishing with...

Sue E. Miller, 73 of Clinton, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023. She was born September 20, 1949 to the late Robert and Betty Bell. Raised in Buffalo, OH, Sue lived most of her life in Clinton and retired from Albert Screen Print after 20 years. She enjoyed playing softball in her younger years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Dave Bell and sister, Phyllis Gardner. Sue is survived by her children, Scott (Dawn) Miller, Chris Miller and Michelle Miller;...

James “Ron” Wright, 85 of Canal Fulton, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023. He was born January 21, 1938 in Jenkins, KY to the late Garland and Bessie Wright. Ron was honorably discharged from the US Army and retired from Terex/GM with over 17 years of service. He loved being outdoors, hunting, fishing and shooting guns. Ron enjoyed story telling but most importantly spending time with his family and grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Teresa (Tarie) Rose Sudimak passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, August 28th 2023. Teresa was born on February 27th 1951 in Steubenville Ohio.  She was a devout Roman Catholic her entire life.  After graduating from Jefferson High School, she moved to Akron for college.  Teresa attended the University of Akron and earned a B.A. in Political Science in 1973. She spent her entire adult life in Akron and worked as a unit secretary for Akron City Hospital for...

Glenna M. Benton, 91, of Manchester, passed away on August 22, 2023. She was born December 29, 1931 in Greensburg, Ohio to the late Cletus and Beulah Hartong. Glenna married Richard "Dick" Benton in 1953 and together they opened Flowers by Dick in 1954. She worked closely by his side to establish a successful floral business. Following Dick's passing in 1990, Glenna remained an integral part of the business as it continued to expand. Throughout Glenna’s 91 years she...